Patient Care Technician - Nuvance Health
Sharon, CT 06069
About the Job
Description
Job Summary:
Are you ready to play a crucial role in patient care? Our Patient Care Technicians provide invaluable direct and indirect patient support under the guidance of skilled RNs and physicians. Your compassionate care will make a significant impact as you assist patients with daily activities, offer emotional support, and even perform more intricate clinical procedures under the expert direction of a Registered Nurse.
Responsibilities:
- Start the day with morning care routines, including bed baths, showers, and personal hygiene, ensuring patient comfort and well-being.
- Bring comfort to patients during evening care, administering face and hands washing, oral hygiene, and back rubs, among other vital duties.
- Provide expert assistance in positioning, lifting, turning, and using specialized equipment to enhance patient mobility and comfort.
- Play a key role in preparing and serving meals, attentively catering to patients' dietary needs and ensuring their satisfaction. - Stay alert and responsive to patients' needs by promptly addressing call lights and conducting regular rounds.
Requirements:
- High School graduate or equivalent educational background is essential.
- Prioritize patient safety and quality of care with BLS certification required by the end of your orientation class.
- Dive into your role confidently with at least 1 year of direct patient care experience, ensuring you're well-prepared for success in this per diem opportunity.
Position Summary:
- Location:Sharon Hospital, a leading healthcare institution.
- Work Type:Per Diem
- Work Shift: on call
- Department:General Medicine, a dynamic and collaborative team.
- Salary Range: Enjoy competitive compensation, ranging from $19 to $25.65 per hour, before factoring in appealing shift differentials.
If you're ready to take your Patient Care Technician experience to new heights and be a valued member of our healthcare family, don't wait!**Apply now**and embrace the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients. *Join us today and be part of a team that truly cares.*
Location: Sharon-Sharon Hospital 50 Hospital Hill Road
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours:.00
FTE: 0000
Work Schedule: Eve/Night 12
Org Unit: 1212
Department: General Medicine 1
Exempt: No
Grade: S2
Salary Range:
$19.00 - $25.65 Hourly
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.
Essential:
* Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Significant occupational risk
* Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
* Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc.
EOE, including disability/vets.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact Human Resources at 203-739-7330 (for reasonable accommodation requests only). Please provide all information requested to assure that you are considered for current or future opportunities.
Source : Nuvance Health